ban
/bæn/
verb
- To officially or legally forbid something.
- The government banned the sale of that dangerous toy.
- The school decided to ban cell phones during class.
- Many countries have banned single-use plastic bags.
noun
- An official or legal prohibition.
- He received a one-week ban from the online game for cheating.
- The city lifted the ban on outdoor concerts.
- There is a ban on smoking in public buildings.